Severe water shortages, climate-stressed ecosystems, and controversial infrastructure projects dominate the current environmental landscape.

New federal blueprints for the Colorado River mandate significant water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona, and Nevada, though experts warn these measures remain insufficient to resolve the long-term crisis.

The worsening drought conditions in the Western U.S. have led to recurring discoveries of human remains as water levels continue to drop at Lake Mead.

A federal judge has ruled that a controversial oil pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara may continue operating, despite state efforts to halt the system.

Environmental groups and UNESCO have raised alarms over a Trump administration proposal to eliminate drilling-free buffer zones near a World Heritage site in New Mexico.

California has implemented the nation's first efficiency standards for replacement tires, aiming to reduce environmental impact despite facing political pushback.

In the UK, railway infrastructure is being urgently reinforced to withstand extreme heat and climate instability exacerbated by the strengthening El Nino pattern.

Ancient oak trees across England are showing significant signs of decline, struggling to survive due to a combination of prolonged drought and rising temperatures.

Conservationists are debating the impact of the border wall on jaguar migration, as rare sightings of the species in the Arizona mountains offer a glimmer of hope for recovery.

Researchers are turning to the cull of invasive axis deer in Hawaii, reframing the ecological pest as a sustainable venison resource to address overpopulation.